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By: Daniel E. Weingold, MDThe shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and as a result it allows us to do many things at a high level including throwing, serving, swimming, reaching, pushing, pulling and heavy lifting. The bones in your

Dr. Paul Kiritsis out of our St. Francis location recorded this great video to explain GIRD and the throwing shoulder!
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In sports, injuries happen. Whether recreational or competitive and despite preparation, unforeseen circumstances will occur in athletics.
Proper training, practice, and preventative measures will minimize injury and in the event of an

Dr. Thorp Davis out of our Hanover location in Richmond recorded a great video about rotator cuff tears for the Health Matters medical tip series!
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By: Frank A. Pettrone, MD
A 53 year old jogger presents with knee pain. His x-rays were consistent with early osteoarthritis. He is very active and involved with sports and is hoping to avoid surgery. This is an all too common presentation and